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Y659 GCU

2001 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,058 mi
Last recorded138,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Primera73,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 GCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 138,058 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 138,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 127,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 120,490 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 120,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 112,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 66,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,901 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 56,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

airbag light flashing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,961 miles

front brake discs corroded inner side.

front no.plate cracked.

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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Y659 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 73,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y659 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y659 GCU registered?

Y659 GCU is a 2001 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y659 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y659 GCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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